Adam Silver cites Dirk Nowitzki 'painfully running up and down the court' for special All-Star nod

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki said during this weekend's All-Star festivities that he's not sure he's retiring after this season. Adam Silver apparently didn't get that memo. Silver sees Dirk 'painfully running up and down the court' The NBA commissioner gave reporters a candid look into his thought process when asked about Nowitzki's nod alongside Dwyane Wade a special selection for the All-Star Game.18 Feb @ 2AM

Dirk Nowitzki says he joked with Adam Silver about getting extra time in 3-point contest

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best star 3-point shooters in NBA history. The Dallas Mavericks legend will be a part of the 2019 MTN DEW 3-Point Contest this upcoming weekend at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina. Players have just one minute to get all 25 balls in play, so it could be a stretch to get Nowitzki to actually finish on time.13 Feb @ 2PM

Mark Cuban thinks it's starting to feel like Dirk Nowitzki's last season

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said it's starting to feel like this season is going to be Dirk Nowitzki's last one. Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki hasn't confirmed whether or not he will retire at the end of the season. Owner Mark Cuban, however, said it's certainly starting to feel like the 40-year-old is currently on his “goodbye tour” around the league.6 Feb @ 3PM

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is nearly upon us. We still have yet to determine the rosters for Team LeBron and Team Giannis, but the rest of the events at All-Star Weekend have been set according to the NBA. On Tuesday, the league announced which players would take part in the 2019 NBA 3-Point Contest.6 Feb @ 8AM

When the Dallas Mavericks called in their trade for Kristaps Porzingis, the comparisons were unavoidable. The Mavs had their best pair of young stars since Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash joined forces so many years ago. If all works out, the combination of Porzingis and rookie phenom Luka Doncic could bring about a new era of contending for the Mavericks.5 Feb @ 10AM